Here's the latest! - Church of the Ascension

Honor Award

The parish hall design was inspired by a shared vision to be a physical beacon of light in our neighborhood, symbolic of the kind of hopeful people we desire to be in the city of Pittsburgh. The transparency of the new front entrance was deliberate, moving away from a fortress-like structure to one that gestures hospitality to our neighbors by its sheer transparency – you are welcome to come and join us! These are good reminders for us in the season of Epiphany, a season of light. We are so pleased to announce that our architects, Rothschild Doyno Collaborative, were recently presented with an Honor Award by the Pittsburgh chapter of the American Institute of Architects. Well done!

Honorary Namings

A beautiful part of the More than Stones Campaign that began in 2019 and ended in 2024 was the honorary naming of several spaces: The Bailey Hall, Carlucci Commons, Ann Paton Contemplation Garden, and the Minnie Smith Education Wing. Not included in the videos to follow is the Millard Multipurpose Room, an honorary name bestowed upon another beautifully renovated space, marking the retirement of the Rev. Jonathan N. Millard from Church of the Ascension in June 2024.

Video of Dedication

On Sunday, June 9th 2024, several new spaces were dedicated to the Lord as construction nears completion. A video created for this purpose is here. The Liturgy for the Dedication can be found here (page 11). The livestream of the Service of Dedication can be found here.

March 2024 Site Visit

Rothschild Doyno Collaborative, the incredible architectural firm that we work with, recently posted an Instagram Reel which gives a sneak peek inside the construction zone. Take a look here!

Construction progress continues! The second floor of the parish hall is carpeted and painted with ceiling about to be installed. Bathroom tile will soon be laid throughout the facility. The Parish Hall has been sealed for colder weather. Cement will soon be poured in the New Narthex with window glazing and casework following shortly thereafter. Completion date is Easter 2024!